Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 81 courses 122 total credits
Students majoring in neuroscience will complete a 120 credit-hour curriculum (plus a required 2-credit class in health). They will learn fundamental principles and up-to-date advances in the field of neuroscience.The program will build on a strong foundation of required courses in the physical sciences and mathematics (chemistry, computer science, calculus, statistics and physics) in order to prepare students with the analytical skills needed to address the complexity of problems in neuroscience.The program will emphasize technological methods and innovations that have been critical, as well as ones needed to continue progress in neuroscience.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences: Any Lab Science | 8 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
CS 1301 may also be replaced by CS 1371.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1315 | Introduction to Computing or Introduction to Media Computation | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 or MATH 1555 | Integral Calculus or Calculus for Life Sciences | 4 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1553 may also be replaced by MATH 1564.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1551 or MATH 1550 | Differential Calculus or Introduction to Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra | 2 |
Field of Study
NEUR 2001 may also be replaced by NEUR 2010L. BIOS 4401 may also be replaced by ISYE 3770, ECE 3077, PSYC 2020, MATH 3215, MATH 3225, MATH 3670.
Major Requirements
Neuroscience Depth Electives
Select one research based elective: NEUR Thesis Option 11 credits of additional Neuroscience Electives NEUR 3231
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